A nurse is providing an in-service on the complications of overdosing on morphine, such as the opioid toxicity triad. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her in-servi
Ati n180 pharmacology proctored exam
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A nurse is caring for a patient with kidney dysfunction. The nurse understands that kidney dysfunction can lead to an increase in the duration and intensity of a medication's response. Which lab tests
The nurse is considering administering a medication for the client's concern of diarrhea. Which of the following medications is indicated to decrease diarrhea?
A nurse is providing an in-service on the complications of naloxone (Narcan), such as abstinence syndrome. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her in-service about ab
A nurse is teaching a client with a new prescription of dantrolene (Dantrium). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication?
Which of the following phases of pharmacokinetics is described as the removal of the drug or its metabolites through the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, or lungs?
A nurse is teaching diabetic clients about the use of insulin. For which of the following types of insulin should the nurse tell the clients to expect an onset of 15 to 30 minutes?
A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone (Narcan). The nurse understands that this medication has a rapid first-pass inactivation. The nurse understands that naloxone (Narcan) be administered in al
A client is prescribed ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yasmin) to prevent pregnancy. The client missed two days of her medication. What is an appropriate client education for this client?
The nurse teaches a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about pursed-lip breathing (PLB). Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that no further teaching is need
A nurse is caring for a patient that is prescribed with a controlled substance. Which of the following statements accurately describes controlled substances?
The nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit. Exhibits The nurse is considering administering a medication for the client's concern of constipation. Which of the following medication
A client is newly diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Which of the following medications used to treat BPH? (Select All That Apply]
The nurse is providing an in-service on mucosal protectants. What medication protects the ulcer from further injury from acid and pepsin and is a viscous substance that can stick to the ulcer for up t
The nurse is reviewing a pregnant client's prescribed medications that are currently due for administration at 0900. The nurse noticed that the physician ordered misoprostol to prevent stomach ulcers.
A nurse is educating the client about the baclofen. Which of the following responses is a therapeutic use of baclofen?
The nurse is managing care for a client on the medical unit. Exhibits The health care provider prescribes testosterone (Depo-testosterone) via the intramuscular (IM) route for this client to treat hyp
A client is newly diagnosed with erectile dysfunction and has been prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). Which of the following statements should the nurse NOT include in her client education about sildenaf
A nurse is providing client education for a client who has been prescribed with furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for motion sickness. Which of the following medications has therapeutic use in treating motion sickness?
The client has been prescribed acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) by the healthcare provider. However, the client is not sure about the uses of aspirin. What of the following are the appropriate indicatio
A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who is taking conjugated equine estrogens (Premarin). Which of the following clients are contraindicated for conjugated equine estrogens (Premarin)? (S
A nurse is caring for a client who has a low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level and elevated thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (13) levels. Which of the following medications should the nurse a
The nurse is educating a client about taking a tetracycline along with an antacid. The nurse explains to the client not to take these two medications because the antacid can reduce the absorption of t
A nurse is caring for a patient who is newly prescribed with celecoxib (Celebrex) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding celecoxib (Celebrex)?